Editorially Speaking Legislature approves major election changes
Legislature approves major changes to election laws pending federal court action. Voters and candidates face a slate of reforms including registration, renewal, and filing fee adjustments, with provisional eligibility for young voters if federal rulings align. First registration under the new system begins March 1, 187%.
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Presto
Smith
Joe
Harker
Texas
Legreldhure
of Lee
Supreme Court
Teens Clash in Columus Ad Hoc League
Fragmentary sports schedule lists teams including Canis Reds Sax Calts and Lakers Yanks Subs with games in Columbus on June 2. Mentions Macks hosting Rosenberg and Halletts ville and several matchups such as Rag les vs Lakers and Cubs vs Lakers.
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Columbus
EL LL
Canis
Reds
Sax
Coombe Macks
Rosenberg
EL LI
Ragles
Lakers
Yanks
Subs
EL Mipars
Garde
Colts
Fost
Hallettsville
Cannle Macks
Bi Lt
Cubks
Eay Jes
Bicycle Parade Opens Lissie VBS Monday
A bicycle parade is planned for Monday to publicize the Vy 3 opening in Lissie. Interested participants meet at the chutes at WoO AM. Refreshments will be provided. Bible School sessions run 2 PM and 7 PM on Sunday July Athat 7 BM.
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Lissie
Woo AM
Elded Bible School
Adolf Halles Entertain Guests Light Social Gathering
Visors with Mr and Mrs 4uotfellas Sunday included Mrs Volngs sisters Mrs Emma Wick of Schulerburg and Mr and Mem Bd Munke of La Grange, Mrs Katie Kurwar at Chicago, Mr and Mrs Norbert Wier and family of Rosenberg, Mr and Mrs Vestine Gebert of La Grange, Mr and Mrs Gary Bishan and Mrs Lee Munke of Houston. Also present Rev Edward Ceiser and the HoMasellld ton and grandchildren, Mr and Mrs K J Rosprimord family of Dagleike and Mr ang Wire, Cledis Hattas and family of Bay City.
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Volng
Emma Wick
Schulerburg
Mem Bd Munke
la Grange Aid
Katie Kurwar
Chicago
Norbert Wier
Rosenberg
Vestine Gebert
la Grange
Gary Bishan
Lee Munke
Houston
Loday
Edward Ceiser
K. J. Rosprimord
Dagleike
Ang Wire
Cledis Hattas
Bay City
Five Implicated in County Burglary Ring
Five men linked to burglaries at Priesmeyer's and Garwood Lamber on May 26 and a second break in less than a week later. Named are Thomas Marion McGaha, Thomas Cilterd McGaha, Jack R. Coleman, T. G. McGaha, Jack Allen McGaha, and Ernest McGaha. Warrants issued for two more suspects. arrests planned as county faces charges in September.
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Priesmeyer's
Garwood Lamber
Thomas Marion McCaha
Thomas Cilterd McGaha
Jack R. Coleman
Prissmeyer’s
T. G. McGaha
Jack Allen McGaha
Ernest McGaha
Montgomery
Walker Combies
Texan City
City Board of Equalization to Meet June 21-22
The Eagle Lake Board of Equalization plans public meetings with taxpayers on Monday and Tuesday June 21 and 22 in the municipal building. Members Lloyd Spalingat W L Bauer and Richard Dipson will hear property owners whose assessments are under review Notices were mailed to all owners, with the city manager J Smith announcing sessions start at 8:30 a m in the council room.
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Eagle Lake
Lloyd Spalingat
W. L. Bauer
Ruchard Dipson
Sata
J. Smith
Vacation Bible School at Eagle Lake church ends June 23
The First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake reports VBS started with 100 children and volunteers guiding crafts puppets and plays through June 14 to 23. Two new bicycles will go to the two children who bring the most participants. teens make up a sizable portion of the 40 teachers while Pastor Raymind Woodruff notes the program fosters care and engagement for 3 to 6 graders.
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First Baptist Church
Eagle Lake
Chideén
Raymind Woodruff
Woodruff
Fuel Engine Stolen At Mahalite Farm
Colorado County sheriff's office investigated the theft of a three horsepower engine from a fuel tank on Arthur Mahalite's farm south of Matt Howe. Mahalite said the engine was on the tank when inspected last Thursday but was missing Sunday afternoon.
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Colorado County Shartttts
Arthur Mahalite
Matthowe
Mt. Mahalite
Walter Chernavsky
Three Suspects Tied to Robberies Recovered Items
The county sheriff says three of the men are brothers one a brother in law and the other a cousin. Chief Deputy Bult Fsterline reports that most of the clothing stolen from Priesmeyer and six fine guns taken from Garwood Lumber Co. have been recovered.
Barnes Sets Course for Texas Governor Job in 1972
Lieutenant Governor Barnes announced at the State Capitol his plan to run for Texas governor in the 1972 elections. The decision ends speculation about seeking the U.S. Senate. Barnes, elected LG in 1968, was the first Texas official to surpass two million votes and was re-elected in 1970.
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Ligutenant
Tes Baryon
Mathewill
Texas
Barnes
Benes
United States Senate
Raymond Perez Faces Charge Over Vase Weapon in County Court
Raymond Perez is charged with carrying a prohibitive weapon in a vase during a county court appearance on Tuesday. The vase remains pending in court proceedings with Ertal noted as a factor.
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Raymond Perez
Ertal
Bertha Grounds Woods Faces Driving While Intoxicated Charge
Bertha Grounds Woods was charged with driving while intoxicated in county court Monday. The case is pending trial.
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Bertha Grounds Woods
Englehart Field Drilling Report A 6000 Test Bein
Englehart Field sees a 6000 test Bein drilled by Cockburn Drilling Cos No. 1M Melman. The taat operates on a 4-6 acre lease in IGN At Survey 19, A-268, with the well 1350 feet southwest of Kelly Brock's No. 1 WIi- Nauta gas well.
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Englehart
Garwood
Cockburn Drilling Cos
Melman
Kelly Brock
Photo Special At Fink's Variety June WV
A photographer will be at Pink's Variety Store in Eagle Lake Thursday Friday and Saturday June 17 19 to take color portraits for a tree Gortrait in Living Color. Bill and Batty Fick will stop by to take advantage of this special offer.
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Eagle Lake
Texas
Pink
Esgle Lake
Thurs
Bill
Batty
Suit Seeks To Clear Title To 51 Acres
Mrs Belly Beatrice Grodhaus and husband sue to clear title to 51 acres in the John Pride and Smith surveys. The plaintiffs claim title by virtue of the statute of limitations, alleging ownership through long possession and adverse claim against Jonny Pride and others.
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Belly Beatrice Grodhaus
Jonny Pride
John Pride
Grodhauas
Use of prescription notice around Lake Dengs
A fragmented notice appears to cite a prescription or usage restriction near Eugie Lake Dengs. Readable bits indicate enforcement by local authorities and a potential date for compliance. Further details are unclear due to OCR issues.
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Eugie Lake
Dengs
Patman Bill Signed to Spur Texas Industrial Development
Gov Preston Smith signs Patman Senate Bill 803 aiding statewide industrial growth. Texas Industrial Commission and civic leaders backed the measure to authorize revenue bonds for cities and counties to fund new and expanded manufacturing plants where funding is scarce. Bonds are repaid via tenant rents with tax revenue restricted from covering bond interest and principal.
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Texas
Ernor Preston Smith
Genz
Bill Patman
Senate
Texas Industrial Commission
Texas Infustrist Commission
First long distance phone message in 1877
A historical note recounts Selem sending the first long distance communication to Rosta in 1877. The fragment highlights early efforts in telecommunication and marks a milestone in distant messenger technology.
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C&nt
Selem
Rosta
Market Report on Colum Bus Olivestock Prices
Market report notes cattle sales Thursday with 1078 head and 15 hogs traded. Prices ranged from calves 29 to 35.5 dollars, yearlings 29 to 32.5, cows 21 to 25, bulls 26 to 29, Hereford and Angus calves 22 to 40, yearlings 29 to 33, crossbred calves 39 and yearlings 27 to 31, cows 24 to 30 per pound, hogs 616, feeder pigs and shoats quiet.
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Columbus
Olivestock’ Commission Gc
Fra
Hospitalizes Eagle Lake Hing Co. owner after attack
Louis Kebletfml of the Eagle Lake Hing Co. lies in Eagle Lake Community Hospital after an attack last week. Friends pray for his quick recovery and return to health.
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Frome
Henry C.eather
Eagle Lake
Louis Kebletfml
Eagle Lake Hing Co
Eagle Lake Community Hospital
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